SIR REG is a band that took a long time in the making. For almost a decade, under the name The Barcrawlers, the core of the band gigged its ass off all over Scandinavia playing Irish pub songs at every venue imaginable. It all starting in 2001 when Brendan, Karin and Karin's brother (who's no longer with the band) began rehearsing covers and Irish traditionals for a show at a local bar. Brendan had just recently moved to Sweden from Ireland and was in dire need to continue doing what he loved doing before he moved – singing and playing.
They hit the road with the best songs from their sources of inspiration, for example The Pogues, Horslips, Flogging Molly, Blur, David Bowie, Oasis, The Beatles, The Dubliners and Dropkick Murphy's to name just a few. A couple of members came and went during the following years, mainly due to heavy touring and its consequences . After many winding roads and several hundred shows under their belt, they felt content – they had achieved all that they had set out to do as a "pub band". They decided it was about time for the next chapter and start making music that they themselves wanted to make. SIR REG (pronounced "Sir. Redge") was born.
Therefore, armed with a bunch of original compositions they hit the studio and created something they would be proud of - music they would listen to themselves. With each member's individual influences thrown into a melting pot, the resulting sound was better than they had hoped for. In late 2009 they released ”This is SIR REG”, an eight-track EP. Good melodies, strong choruses, personal lyrics, violins, banjos, flutes, accordions, mellotrons and distorted guitars all got thrown into the upbeat tempo blender.
Even though a few in the band have been playing together for quite a while, SIR REG as a band is only in its infancy at the moment. Together they have the goals set, a strong desire to develop and progress further as time goes on. The supporting foundation of SIR REG is firm. The blueprint is on the table and the building material is on the front lawn.
Fool
Sir Reg Lyrics
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The world passing by him, the wind on his feet
He’s confused, he’s forgotten the good things, the highs
Get down from that ledge and we’ll give them the fight of our lives
Yes we’ve all gone insane and rich rule the world
When you can’t see the good then the place turns to hurt
Grab on to my hand now, give them a surprise
When we say that we’re going to win
Don't you know we don’t talk through our arses
When we get there we’ll rip down your door
And drag you right out we’ll be done with your farce
Take back all the bullshit, be done with the lies
Can choke on your money, the evil it buys
Give back all the things that you stole, bastardised
We’re coming for you and we’ll give you the fight of our lives
We’ll give you the fight of our lives
(The fight of our lives)
We’re drinkers, we’re thinkers, we’ll give you the fight of our lives
(The fight of our lives)
We’re sinners, we’re saints and we’ll give you the fight of our lives
We’ve been running away since the day we were born
The fear that we felt through the lost that we mourn
This life is too short for the bold and the brave
The people they kill and the ones that we save
If there’s morals in stories the moral in yours
Is that people who rob from the honest are scum
Who will never escape from the hole that you made
It’s a hole dug too deep, it’s a hole that’s your grave
The lyrics to Sir Reg's song "Fool" convey a message of defiance against societal corruption and greed. The singer of the song stands in a window, observing the world passing by him, feeling forgotten and confused. He urges himself, and possibly others, to step down from the ledge of despair and fight against the oppressive forces that have taken over.
The song criticizes the state of the world, where the rich control everything and where goodness and positivity seem scarce. The lyrics suggest that it is time to take action, to grab each other's hands and surprise those in power with a fight for justice.
The chorus emphasizes the determination of the singer and his companions. They assert that they are not empty talkers, that their intentions to win and bring about change are genuine. The lyrics promise to tear down the metaphorical doors that separate the corrupt from the righteous and expose their deceit.
The second verse speaks to the experiences of running away and the fear felt throughout life. It hints at the dichotomy between the bold and brave who dominate and kill, and the ones who try to save and protect. The chorus reiterates the resolve to give the fight of their lives, emphasizing that they are both flawed sinners and honorable saints.
Overall, "Fool" is a rallying cry against corruption, urging individuals to stand together and fight against injustice.
Line by Line Meaning
He stands in the window, looks down on the street
He observes the world from a distance, disconnected from the reality below.
The world passing by him, the wind on his feet
Despite being aware of the world around him, he feels detached and unaffected by it.
He’s confused, he’s forgotten the good things, the highs
He is lost and has forgotten the positive aspects of life.
Get down from that ledge and we’ll give them the fight of our lives
If he chooses to step away from the brink of despair, they will join forces to confront their challenges with determination.
Yes we’ve all gone insane and rich rule the world
In this chaotic world, the wealthy hold power and influence while everyone else feels a sense of madness.
When you can’t see the good then the place turns to hurt
When one fails to recognize the positive aspects of life, everything starts to become painful and distressing.
Grab on to my hand now, give them a surprise
Hold onto my hand and together we'll take action, catching those in power off guard.
We’re coming for you and we’ll give you a fight
They are determined to challenge and resist those who have caused harm.
When we say that we’re going to win
Their words of victory are not empty boasts, but a genuine belief in their abilities.
Don't you know we don’t talk through our arses
They are emphasizing that their words are sincere and trustworthy.
When we get there we’ll rip down your door
Upon reaching their goal, they will forcefully break down barriers and confront the enemy.
And drag you right out we’ll be done with your farce
They will remove their adversary from their position, putting an end to their deceitful actions.
Take back all the bullshit, be done with the lies
They demand an end to deceit and falsehoods.
Can choke on your money, the evil it buys
The accumulation of wealth can corrupt and bring harm, causing the guilty to suffer the consequences.
Give back all the things that you stole, bastardised
They demand the return of stolen goods and ask for accountability for the wrongdoings.
We’re coming for you and we’ll give you the fight of our lives
They are determined to put up a strong fight against their adversaries.
We’re drinkers, we’re thinkers, we’ll give you the fight of our lives
They represent a group of people who indulge in life's pleasures but are also wise and prepared to fiercely resist.
We’re sinners, we’re saints and we’ll give you the fight of our lives
They acknowledge their flaws and virtues but are united in their determination to fight against injustice.
We’ve been running away since the day we were born
Since birth, they have been avoiding confrontations and challenges.
The fear that we felt through the lost that we mourn
The fear they have experienced is intensified by the losses they have suffered and mourned.
This life is too short for the bold and the brave
They believe that life is fleeting even for those who are courageous and daring.
The people they kill and the ones that we save
There are perpetrators who take lives, while they strive to save and protect others.
If there’s morals in stories the moral in yours
If stories have morals, the moral of their adversary's story is
Is that people who rob from the honest are scum
Those who exploit and steal from the honest, hardworking individuals are despicable.
Who will never escape from the hole that you made
Their wrongdoings will eventually trap them in a situation they cannot escape from.
It’s a hole dug too deep, it’s a hole that’s your grave
The pit they have dug for themselves is profound and will ultimately become their burial site.
Lyrics © Mars Music AB
Written by: BRENDAN DAVID SHEEHY, CHRISTOPHER SVEDHAMMER, KARIN ELISABET ULLVIN, MATTIAS JIM SOEDERLUND, MATTIAS JOHAN LISS
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@kanefrench6057
I play "Terry". This was such an amazing experience. Such a great band, awesome music, amazing people, and brilliant production team. Thank God, I am grateful to have been part of this!
@existinginthegray
Amazing, just a great team to work with! Thanks for the opportunity! A
@ac10xxz
Great Song
@BansheeEnt
Love It! Added to the Ever Metal YouTube and September Spotify Playlists!
@user-fc5gy4vq3z
Love it ❤️
@mrtengo3819
Уухх)) ВСЕ! Я ушел в пляс)
@roidwizard2679
I've been listening to this song since around 2020 and I STILL cannot find the lyrics anywhere. Anyone find them???
@liamzone9621
Does anyone know where I could find all the lyrics?
@AndyB1286
I'm a native English speaker, but have trouble understanding some of the lyrics due to Sheehy's strong (but awesome) Irish accent :D
@cornellwaters9089
📖 Music!